Mines going kaput.

Junkyard, reman, or new?

 

I'm not a big fan of O'Reillys but I got a FoMoCo reman from there that works fine.

 

I got mine from Ford a few month's back , very good quality reman. Steers like a dream ...Reasonable price too...

 

I spend more time in the 99-03 section and there is several there that have changed the stock to a Redhead steering box and I have read good comments.

 

I went thru this recently due to a twisted sector shaft. here's a recap of what I learned.

If you have a reasonable local yard, and you understand the trades, maybe. The guys around here will give you ~ 90 days of warranty and take ~ $120 in return for one. NAPA's only a few bucks more.

I couldn't find a "new" one from ford, only remans. They were well over $200 and they wanted $150 for the core. (the sector shaft was over $300). With the condition of the sector shaft, that was a non-starter.

REDHEAD makes a fine product and is priced with the King Ranch versions. There are a few other "small shops" that have similar reputations but don't have a huge following. Chip, at PSS (powersteering.com) is one of those guys (Lariat pricing). He will rebuild yours or sell you one already done.

The only other choice would be a rebuild from the local parts store. I'd consider one from Cardone but haven't seen many other rebuilders in their class. many offer "lifetime warranties", many with strings and fine print.

I went the PSS route, with chip. All indications are positive but don't even have 250 miles on the unit yet.

 

What are your symptoms?
I recently had the Upper/Lowers BJ's replaced with camber shims, my alignment guy has it right, all other linkage is good, but, have about 7-10* of play...kinda annoying and I am wondering if the Steering box is the culprit?

 

with the truck off. unlock the steering wheel and see how much you can move it. haha.

I got about 4 inches of play. thats 2 each way.

 

Wow, rebuild for 120.

I'm happy.